by Eleanor Yap | Nov 5, 2013 | Reflections
Though old-age brings its share of medical issues, it also brings its share of amusement as this writer experienced. BY: Raymon Huang We often say, “How time flies!” More so when you are ageing, which I am. Indeed, with advancing age, time whizzes by so quickly. The...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 31, 2013 | Health
SERI’s first study looking at eye diseases affecting Malays found high prevalence of hypertension and diabetes. BY: Eleanor Yap The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has been analysing the eye diseases affecting the various races in Singapore (they are in the...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 29, 2013 | Health
Fear can often overwhelm a person. You need to keep things in perspective and build your resilience and positive thinking. BY: Chen Yanni Fear is a common emotion caused by a ‘perceived threat’ or an impending danger, regardless of whether the threat is real or...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 22, 2013 | Inspiring Figures
Ramanujam Kalimuthu is not letting age get him down when it comes to enjoying beautiful scenery, and flora and fauna. BY: Joanne Tok Sixty-eight-year-old Ramanujam Kalimuthu (for short, Muthu), a retired teacher and currently a part-time school counsellor with...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 17, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q. Is glucosamine tablets better or transdermal creams? Glucosamine is a substance that is found in our joint cartilage. Cartilage is the cushion that lines the surfaces of our joints, and allows smooth and pain-free motion. When cartilage wears out, it leads to joint...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 15, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Meet some of the men from the Collectors’ Club who collect anything from cinema tickets to Marina Bay Sands’ door keys! BY: Eleanor Yap These men collect anything imaginable – some you might never imagine could be collected! These men are from the informal group at...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 8, 2013 | Caregiving
Thanks to his experience with his great-grandmother, one US teenager is determined to do whatever he can to help those with the disease. BY: Eleanor Yap Max Wallack (left) was six when he came face-to-face with Alzheimer’s disease. His great-grandmother Gertrude was...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 3, 2013 | Health
When someone loses his or her spouse, it can be a huge loss; moving forward may seem difficult. Here are some tips on how to come to terms with the loss, cope with the present and hope for the future. BY: Joan Swee When someone loses a spouse, it can be a painful...
by Eleanor Yap | Oct 1, 2013 | Miscellaneous
An interactive exhibition in a children’s museum in Israel focuses on understanding ageing, and breaking down stereotypes and prejudices. BY: Eleanor Yap Following his success with Dialogue in the Dark (DiD), an interactive exhibition where participants get to...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 24, 2013 | Health
These lifelong learners are defying stereotypes as well as their own beliefs, thanks to the ILP programme by the Council for Third Age. BY: Eleanor Yap With the saying “you can’t teach old dogs new tricks”, these women from the photography course, which was part of...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 18, 2013 | Finance
Belinda Thia shares her working experience in the Housekeeping Department at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. The hotel recently got the “Caring Employer” award by the Singapore Compact for CSR for employing persons with disabilities (PWD) as well as matured workers. BY:...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 11, 2013 | Caregiving
A look at wheelchairs that are designed to give users a helping hand in the most comfortable way possible. BY: Li Yuemin & Cindy Lee Streamlined, compact and stylish, today’s wheelchairs are fitted with the latest technologies and lightest materials, while packing...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 11, 2013 | Products
A concentrated calcium technology gives relief to sensitivity. Sensodyne has introduced the new Complete Protection toothpaste (left), which combines all the benefits of a daily toothpaste with the advanced NovaMin technology. This concentrated calcium technology...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 9, 2013 | Finance
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has been hiring matured workers as well as persons with disabilities and as such, has won an award for its efforts. BY: Eleanor Yap Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, part of the InterContinental Hotel Group, was recently awarded the “Caring...
by Eleanor Yap | Sep 6, 2013 | Ask The Expert
Q. What is the difference between a callus, corn, blister and wart? Callus – A callus (also known as callosity) is a painless area of hard thickened skin that is larger than a corn. Calluses are found at sites of repetitive pressure or friction. They develop as a...
